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  • @MakeCentsTrucking
    @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci +4

    www.lonemountaintruck.com

    • @B-rad87
      @B-rad87 Před 6 měsíci

      Sammy, when getting your authority how hard was it to get loads right away? I hear some brokers won’t use you for a while. Can you share your experience with that?

  • @thecspot1387
    @thecspot1387 Před 2 měsíci +17

    I just worked otr my first year lived out of the truck had no rent or car payment. Saved all my money and bought a 2022 cascadia from an auction in Florida for 23k cash. No truck payment just insurance. I run mostly reefer contracts from heyl and marten and do very well for myself.

    • @sherhan1987
      @sherhan1987 Před 2 měsíci +1

      hey, hi. I am planning to do the same, is it worth it , are there some other monthly payments scheme to get a truck?

    • @sherhan1987
      @sherhan1987 Před 2 měsíci +1

      and if you can send me a link or address of auction in Florida ?!! thanks

    • @israelh.2259
      @israelh.2259 Před 15 dny

      Is that the best option to do? Is to buy a truck out right and just worry about insurance-trailer payment etc?

    • @thecspot1387
      @thecspot1387 Před 12 dny

      @israelh.2259 yes but you need enough to buy the truck and at least 10,000 in savings to start. Then save another 15,000 before you start spending any Capitol you make. This ensures a safety blanket for repairs or any time off you may need for emergencies. Also I don't have trailer payments cause I never bought one and don't plan on it. I can park my tractor in my back yard. Truck parking with a trailer is expensive and a hassle.

    • @thecspot1387
      @thecspot1387 Před 12 dny

      @sherhan1987 Ritchie bros auction. They also have a ton of heavy duty farm and construction equipment.

  • @thehomeless_trucker
    @thehomeless_trucker Před 6 měsíci +19

    Too many jump into being an O/O/lease operator because they couldn't figure out how to save a dime as a company driver... they get way over their head and end up bankrupt because they are working for free.
    Three years as a company driver and save 50% from the start, and I'm extremely cautious about becoming an O/O.

    • @vroor32
      @vroor32 Před 6 měsíci +2

      Most of these O/O wannabes can't even run a hotdog stand at a ball park, let alone a lemonade stand at their front yard .... Yet they wanna listen to these videos and think they can swing it 😂

  • @jeffrice7179
    @jeffrice7179 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Great information. And congrats on the new ride. Beautiful.

  • @user-dd6mg8fo7h
    @user-dd6mg8fo7h Před měsícem +1

    Great brother, I be watching your channel now. Happy trucken

  • @MrTumtum318
    @MrTumtum318 Před 6 měsíci +9

    Pros and cons on both sides. Lease do you research on the weekly expenses versus estimated weekly revenue and get a brand new truck under warranty with option to buy at the end.
    Buy a old truck than you better know how to fix on it and have funds on deck for breakdowns. Possibly your 1st load. It’s a roll of the dice with older trucks and not knowing how well they were maintained.

  • @rogergoff5874
    @rogergoff5874 Před 6 měsíci +7

    What up Sammy. Old Eli Mae sounding good. Been a good ple truck. Listen all you can do is try and help people get ahead. Your advise don’t cost them anything. And you know what it takes to get there. Another good video. Hope to see ya at MATS with the new 589.

  • @Alberto28j
    @Alberto28j Před měsícem

    Great video! Very helpful! Have a nice future

  • @andrewelliott123
    @andrewelliott123 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Straight up truthful!

  • @Invictus13666
    @Invictus13666 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Sammy comin in hot with an OG help video! ❤

  • @user-kr6qn3cn3n
    @user-kr6qn3cn3n Před 6 měsíci +2

    I like your newer truck, very nice..Be careful and safe..Have a great day..😀👍☕️🇺🇸

  • @JayDee-jx4ew
    @JayDee-jx4ew Před 6 měsíci +3

    I went through Bush Truck Leasing with USA-Truck. I have a 2017 Kenworth T680 that i picked up during Covid 2020. My truck had 364K when i got it with a 4K down payment. Its an ex Werner truck. My weekly payment was $720.26 with $200 maintenance included in the $720.26. The truck still had original factory warranty. It was tough but, its mine now as of October 2023. Ive never had any issues with this truck. I baby my truck and stay on top of all maintenance. I DO NOT IDLE MY TRUCK. Truck came with new virgin tires. New brakes. Ive since replaced all drums and brakes due to them putting new brakes on old drums. It can be done through lease purchase. You must have discipline. Im still here at USA.

  • @brandonlambert7155
    @brandonlambert7155 Před 6 měsíci +55

    Paying almost $70,000 for a 2019 International from lone mountain when the exact same truck is going for $40,000 on Truck Paper

    • @princediamond5763
      @princediamond5763 Před 6 měsíci +5

      Sammy my guy Asian mi did a video saying that Land Star 🌟 stopped Hiring certain types of O/O Due to some type of SCAMMING just my 2cents .

    • @rafaeldallavecchia9437
      @rafaeldallavecchia9437 Před 6 měsíci +5

      The problem with Loan Mountain they don’t have models 2021 2022

    • @therealR.D.
      @therealR.D. Před 6 měsíci +9

      Do you have 40,000$ cash to pay for that?

    • @mr_burky
      @mr_burky Před 6 měsíci +2

      It's the 30% interest rate that creates that margin. The average interest rate for a car lease is 15%. Why pay more for a depreciating asset🤷

    • @Jay-bp9lr
      @Jay-bp9lr Před 6 měsíci

      True

  • @Familyfun2006
    @Familyfun2006 Před 6 měsíci +13

    That’s exactly what I did 6k down payment was 1400 paid off in 3 years

  • @TheWandererOTR
    @TheWandererOTR Před 2 měsíci

    This is some good advice right here

  • @todddonaldsontruckingadven1909
    @todddonaldsontruckingadven1909 Před 6 měsíci +6

    The benefits to a lease like lone mountain is the payment is 100% right off. If not lone mountain there are many financial companies that will do it. Its usually much faster and easier than bank financing. For the right off alone I will always keep a payment on something weather a truck or another trailer written up as a lease. At tax time youll be happy

  • @timmiryan4721
    @timmiryan4721 Před 6 měsíci +7

    Thanks bro! That's a comfortable backup plan when.. my 650,000 ml paccar decides to take a dump

    • @ussenterp65
      @ussenterp65 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Have money to pay for it and be out of work for at least 3 weeks

  • @jamariquai01
    @jamariquai01 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Good video, bro. I'm waiting for their inventory of Peterbilts, to arrive. And hopefully by June. I'll be in my own truck, working with JB Hunt.

  • @BlueJay_3
    @BlueJay_3 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank You 🤝

  • @LONGWAYFARGO
    @LONGWAYFARGO Před 6 měsíci +4

    Good video it makes cents 💯

  • @jeffhazelwood8810
    @jeffhazelwood8810 Před 6 měsíci +1

    The truck looks good😊❤🎉

  • @conwayconway2177
    @conwayconway2177 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Aint no doubt Sammy....the business part of your video .. good info..if u can't save 5grand in a few months ir so then no need in being a oo...its a waste of time and your moneys...

  • @travisstoneking4049
    @travisstoneking4049 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I saw that picture of your new ride and thought about time Sammy is going to show us his new ride lol never even looked at the title of the video. 😂

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci +1

      😂😂 I’ll have some videos up of the Pete soon. I’ll be home for Feb and be working to get it on the road 🙌

    • @travisstoneking4049
      @travisstoneking4049 Před 6 měsíci

      @@MakeCentsTrucking I’ll be waiting 👀

  • @claudio4365
    @claudio4365 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thanks my brother for the information god bless ❤👌🙏🙇🏼‍♂️💯

  • @thatboy1967
    @thatboy1967 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Awesome video. I have one ☝🏽 issue with some of these guys and videos. Can you PLEASE EXPLAIN and talk about Trucking insurance, weekly and monthly maintenance fees etc! Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @optionout
    @optionout Před 6 měsíci +12

    Not enough high quality freight right now.

  • @truckingwithcliff
    @truckingwithcliff Před 6 měsíci +2

    Oh cash is king gonna give you hell on his next live for giving this advice

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci +1

      That’s cool. Giving other channel some content is always a good thing 🙌

  • @mikeware6627
    @mikeware6627 Před 6 měsíci +2

    With Long Mountain your gonna have to show 10,000 plus in business acct for maintance account also

  • @therealR.D.
    @therealR.D. Před 6 měsíci +21

    Pretty good advice in this video. You should do a video on work ethic. Not to many people understand the definition.

    • @Roger_Rabbit_Adventures
      @Roger_Rabbit_Adventures Před 6 měsíci

      Amen to that!

    • @imaginationplay3382
      @imaginationplay3382 Před 4 měsíci +2

      I understand what your saying. But in my opinion if you don't know what good work ethic is, you probably don't have one. Again, just my opinion

  • @Jrush84
    @Jrush84 Před 6 měsíci +6

    I did lease purchase & got tired of the weekly notes. I went back company but I am looking to get a truck. Great information.

    • @timmiryan4721
      @timmiryan4721 Před 6 měsíci

      2011 Cascadia for sell 25,000 NorCal
      676,000 miles
      53,000 invested (lots new)

    • @therealR.D.
      @therealR.D. Před 6 měsíci +1

      If you were making it in a lease purchase then yes, this video is a advice. If you weren’t, then no.

    • @100pyatt
      @100pyatt Před 6 měsíci +1

      Weekly with high interest scams need to be OUTLAWED. Normal loans are monthly. First TipOff

  • @OTRVic.
    @OTRVic. Před 6 měsíci +13

    Additionally, Lone Mountain needs for you to have an LLC that is at least 3 months or older.
    Also, you need to have at least twice the amount of your down payment i.e if your down payment is 4k they need for you to have at least 4k left in your bank account. 👍

    • @bossrydakellz
      @bossrydakellz Před 6 měsíci +2

      This is the correct information👈🏾

    • @hugoraven23
      @hugoraven23 Před 6 měsíci +2

      you dont have to have a llc. you can find a company who can email you a letter that they will hire you if you get a truck like i did and thats fine. you dont have to get a llc

    • @shapegifter1637
      @shapegifter1637 Před 6 měsíci

      Good to know. Thanks

  • @zayzay365
    @zayzay365 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I know someone that has paid off 2 trucks through Schneider, I paid off 1 , 19-24 month lease 900/weekly with all insurances.

  • @dixiemae5042
    @dixiemae5042 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Furst from -10 Indiana 👊🏻💪🏻🥶🥶🥶🥶

    • @user-kr6qn3cn3n
      @user-kr6qn3cn3n Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hey Dixie watch out for the roads in Mo. right now bad, but they are working on them..Be safe..😁👍☕️🇺🇸

  • @stereo-soulsoundsystem5070
    @stereo-soulsoundsystem5070 Před 3 měsíci +2

    "Criteri-er"
    His pronouncing makes me trust this man

  • @princediamond5763
    @princediamond5763 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Sammy should at least do some due diligence and get an updated version from loan mountain for 2024 .

  • @coryfehr6654
    @coryfehr6654 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I just want to be my own boss ain’t got my cdl yet but tired of warehouse work

  • @Roger_Rabbit_Adventures
    @Roger_Rabbit_Adventures Před 6 měsíci +1

    1st time, Hi Sammy. 😊
    In 13 more days I'll have 2 weeks in.

  • @LTLdriverestes
    @LTLdriverestes Před 6 měsíci +2

    That’s exactly what I did last year, but for some reason I wasn’t making it at Landstar I don’t know if it was all the deductions being taken out or what but the loads were paying decent I was averaging about 3 dollars a mile

  • @bullypits01able
    @bullypits01able Před 6 měsíci +1

    He's not lying... Now, I didn't do mine on an older model... I did my deal in 2017... I bought a 2017 Int LoneStar with a 550 Cummins and a 13sp...

    • @bullypits01able
      @bullypits01able Před 6 měsíci +2

      I put my down payment on the truck; it did have 50k miles on it but that was it... I took it to the place I had been working and leased it on... My payment was 2650$ a month + the gap insurance you have to have and then the overage(if you have any) that's mileage based and mine was .12¢ per mile over 66000 miles per 6 months... You have to send a video of your mileage, tag, lease company(dot numbers) and if you move from your current residence or lease they ask you to keep them updated...

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci

      🙌👊

    • @ChozenNYC
      @ChozenNYC Před 3 měsíci

      @@bullypits01ablehow much were you making a month at that time brother? Proud of you btw! What was your insurance price also & avg fuel cost per week ? Im in NY this would help!

    • @bullypits01able
      @bullypits01able Před 3 měsíci

      @@ChozenNYC I was making around 5500$ a week gross... My insurance was about 1100$ a month for my cargo and physical; about 650$ a month for my gap(this went up and down for me)... My fuel cost were 1350$ a week or so then... My settlements after fuel, insurance, and percentage owed was usually 3200$ a week... I paid myself about 650$ a week and left the rest... If I didn't have bills that week I might only pay myself half of that... You have to remember to be disciplined even when things are going well... This is the time when you make your most money; taking time off while having large payments for equipment is the equivalent of losses instead of money earnings... Once it's paid for YOU can dictate what YOU want to do and only then...

  • @benfranklin9371
    @benfranklin9371 Před 3 měsíci

    Sweet

  • @412hwc
    @412hwc Před 6 měsíci +2

    you deff missed tha part where im order to lease with lone mountain u need to have the same amount or more of what u put down in your business account as a reserve, u cant jus win 5k at a slot machine and take it n go get a trucc from lone mountain

  • @hawkeyetec
    @hawkeyetec Před 6 měsíci +5

    Some folks dont know how to learn.
    Save cash for your truck. ( get a fixer upper) rebuild and make the truck mechanily sound.
    Run run run.
    No repo because there are no payments.
    Life is good.

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci +3

      Payments or maintenance. Pick your poison.

    • @hawkeyetec
      @hawkeyetec Před 6 měsíci

      @MakeCentsTrucking agreed , just depends on when the cost per mile and the operators ability to proactively do all types of mechanical and body work. That helps push out the cpm.
      The newer technology is still problematic. With zero aftermarket support, it makes it interesting. The dealers are still struggling ... after over a decade....
      With pre emmision durable tractors, I
      Talked to some otr o/o who had one truck their entire career.
      It allowed them to have a less stressed life.. for family and work. I've seen it first hand... Many times.
      Im looking for a needle in the galaxy trying to find an engine specific. Glider.
      Time will tell. The numbers dont lie, it just depends on a o/o needs and wants.

  • @mr.b8372
    @mr.b8372 Před 6 měsíci +11

    A glider truck would be nice

  • @chriswalshtv
    @chriswalshtv Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hey what’s up bro how are you much love

  • @bradleyhightower4668
    @bradleyhightower4668 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I bought a 07 century class in 2016 , in 2017 I made a mistake of selling the damn truck . Been shit luck ever since lol.

  • @LONGWAYFARGO
    @LONGWAYFARGO Před 6 měsíci +1

    We need part 2 if you are in a 3 year lease but the payments are weekly ????

  • @just_your_localguard9612
    @just_your_localguard9612 Před měsícem

    I would like to, I have money, just my driving record is awful from when I was younger, had DL suspended, failure to refile SR22, multiple driving without license and and insurance etc.. funny thing is I did all this to keep my job because I couldn't find anyone to get me up and back and I didn't know how to get a TWL from DOT.

    • @yummiermussel5331
      @yummiermussel5331 Před měsícem

      Move to a different state. Clean slate. I did and nothing comes up from my early foolish years. New DL #. You don't have to report or tell on yourself when asked about driving record from 20 plus years ago in a different state.

  • @JimmyD6977
    @JimmyD6977 Před 2 měsíci +1

    If you dont have money in the bank and good credit, you dont need to own a truck.

  • @user-xy7nf3xi5b
    @user-xy7nf3xi5b Před 6 měsíci

    So what if I am attempting to start my own business but I only have about 6 months over the road but I'm looking to work for myself how would that work with landstar I really do want to be on the operator I'm already working on acquiring the finances to my LLC to my business cards so I'm just trying to figure out what kind of steps should I take

  • @Troy-zu3gn
    @Troy-zu3gn Před 6 měsíci

    Who do you use for a trucking cpa is the cpa in ga who can u recommend not atbs

  • @Rusty_Shackleford02
    @Rusty_Shackleford02 Před měsícem

    Never became an o/o. Thought about becoming lease op cuz of all the CZcams vids. Now those ppl are realizing they’re screwed. I’m with a company 1099. I stay out a month and get a week off. I make around 7500 -8k a month gross. We go everywhere from cali to Maine and everywhere in between. I’ve always wanted my own truck. My credit is very good and my savings is building up. But I don’t have the repor that these more established companies do. We do a lot of broker loads and they require 2020 or newer equipment? How do guys with older rigs compete? I’m trying to gain as much knowledge I can about becoming an o/o because I’ve been out here 9 years already and want to have a say in where I go. Also my pitbull is getting tired of being on the road for so long 😂

  • @dylancremona6509
    @dylancremona6509 Před 5 měsíci

    Will land star work with young Canadian truck driver?
    3 years experience
    Clean cvor/abstract

  • @royandrade2929
    @royandrade2929 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Best is Credit Union, but at the moment they're asking 20% down if your credit isn't good.

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci +2

      So fresh into buying a truck, with limited experience. A CU is the best option?? Yeahhh, you didn’t watch the video did you lol 🤦‍♂️

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Because best option is having top notch credit, experience and 10% or less down. Trust me, I’ve got that and just bought a second truck. Watch previous video.
      This video is for first time buyer as the easiest way to get into the game.

  • @toddalexander5517
    @toddalexander5517 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Sammy what I want to know is how you like the new (to you) PETE 579??? I know I like it.

  • @michaellee5399
    @michaellee5399 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Sammy you a goofy guy haha

  • @sword-and-shield
    @sword-and-shield Před 3 měsíci +1

    Keeping the truck, these days, after pay off? They are not like old school trucks. After pay off they are fixing to run you under on repairs. Modern trucks are just about throw away's after 5yrs, just like the megas do. But hey maybe you always get the lucky dice rolls....thx for the vid.

  • @teamginate3400
    @teamginate3400 Před 6 měsíci +4

    First time buyers get the worst financing because of the overall defaults. I had a 800 score and 20% down on a 100k 2021 Cascadia 260k miles. My payment is $2400.00 per month for 5 years. Banks will not look at you until your LLC has two years showing profit.

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci +1

      The reason for this video 👊 it’s easier to buy a house than a rig for the first time

    • @teamginate3400
      @teamginate3400 Před 6 měsíci

      @@MakeCentsTrucking so true.

    • @vroor32
      @vroor32 Před 6 měsíci +1

      $2400/month? Ouch 🤕 ... That's 6 times higher than my monthly insurance bill on my 1999 century & 2014 reefer. Good luck.

    • @teamginate3400
      @teamginate3400 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@vroor32 yup, it’s very expensive. The good news is it’s only when you’re starting out after the two year mark it’s a different story. But on the flip side there’s money to be made having your own truck. Even with the rates being the lowest they’ve ever been week go out for 21 days then we’re home to do whatever for 8 days and our gross weekly pay is 10k-12k per week. After all expenses we usually walk with 6k-9k per week.

    • @vroor32
      @vroor32 Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@teamginate3400 At least you are hanging on. I can only imagine the miles. I'm lazy ... I do less than 2000 *ALL* miles in 7 days. ANY LONGER, and I start feeling psycho 😭

  • @steadytrucker
    @steadytrucker Před 6 měsíci +2

    Love your vids but got to disagree. Lone mountain has the same turn over rate as any lease purchase. The payments look good but your not comparing apples to apples. It doesn't include maintenance. Your also way overpaying for a high mileage truck. On a regular lease you can just walk away if it doesn't work out. You're not out a $7000 down payment or depreciation.

  • @stevenlilelogistics6673
    @stevenlilelogistics6673 Před 6 měsíci +4

    That exactly what I did. Lone Mountain was good for me. 579 Pete looks just like your new truck. My payment is $2150 and you do need some money or credit available for maintenance. And that is a monthly payment.

    • @willmann30
      @willmann30 Před 6 měsíci +5

      Sheesh. That's a hefty payment in this market. I do wish you well though.

    • @vroor32
      @vroor32 Před 6 měsíci +3

      ​@@willmann30don't correct him. He's doing "great" ... In any case, it's all a "write off" remember? 😂 People done gone drunk on this kool-aid bs

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci +2

      I’m putting down $25k revs this month? Is that not good anymore?

    • @ussenterp65
      @ussenterp65 Před 6 měsíci

      You're getting screwed with that payment

    • @vroor32
      @vroor32 Před 6 měsíci +2

      @@ussenterp65 dude, stop telling him that.... Let him learn the hard way... I would tell him to go buy another truck too, put a driver, have a fleet, and be a "boss" ... That's what it's all about

  • @zday407
    @zday407 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Good luck getting truck drivers to sign up “owner operator” when there is a war on small businesses and the government is against the little guy.

  • @chuckychuck
    @chuckychuck Před 6 měsíci +1

    👍👍👍👍

  • @ussenterp65
    @ussenterp65 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I sure wouldn't be encouraging anyone to fo get a truck right now and drive the rates down even more

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci

      Now is the time to jump in! In a crashed economy it’s time to face up and man in. If you’re not ready to jump, then this message isn’t for you. But if you are ready, now’s the time. Because the uptick is around the corner 🙌

  • @justcrusin4633
    @justcrusin4633 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thats me

    • @justcrusin4633
      @justcrusin4633 Před 6 měsíci

      I was doing good but fell off trying to work myself back into my Truck...

  • @user-ki7rh6vo4j
    @user-ki7rh6vo4j Před měsícem +1

    Add if you're working as a company driver in Maryland making 1200 hours a week you need to be looking for a different job

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před měsícem

      Wish I could be paid in hours 🙌🙌 or.. if you meant $1200 per week, yeah you need a dig gig 🙌🙌

  • @bogdanbugy
    @bogdanbugy Před 2 měsíci

    Men, you should get a headset so we can hear you better

  • @LMDTVNetwork
    @LMDTVNetwork Před 6 měsíci +2

    I think you also need to have 10k in savings account for repairs to qualify

    • @ussenterp65
      @ussenterp65 Před 6 měsíci

      Lol it's gonna cost at a min 30k to rebuild a engine

    • @marcusberry6621
      @marcusberry6621 Před 4 měsíci +2

      No you just need 1500 more than the down payment I just got approved

  • @TruckerChy
    @TruckerChy Před 5 měsíci +1

    What other companies can you take your truck to besides Landstar ?

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Bennett would be my first choice. I mention LS because most know them 👌

  • @Speak_ownit
    @Speak_ownit Před 6 měsíci +3

    Look at the settlements they send you. Or have a REAL trucker look at them. Some loads are 1600 miles paying 4500 and date is next day! When things look to good to be true…… and ANy company withholding 2 weeks of settlements but your an OO or lease op then that will let you know already a red flag

  • @shapegifter1637
    @shapegifter1637 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Bro, good morning, there is so much noise. Can you send me the place to buy the truck. Or write it down on the reply for me please.

  • @claudethony209
    @claudethony209 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I did just that but are paccar engine really that bad ?

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci +2

      I think they are good engines. I’m just a Cummins guy because I know how to work on and keep em rolling.
      My buddies with a PAC are killing it with mpgs… I’m a lol jealous lol

  • @phillipchavez3705
    @phillipchavez3705 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Hey there Sammy I'd like to know your opinion. Let's say you live in a bad market like Arizona and your truck is not allowed in California. Once I get to the Midwest I'm fine I can find loads all day long. How far are you willing to dead head to get to a good market or what is your min rpm because i struggle to leave az with a flatbed Everytime I come home. What would you do or think is best in this situation?

    • @iam4ouru10
      @iam4ouru10 Před 6 měsíci +4

      Find a storage lot in the midwest and fly home and fly back cheaper in the long run

    • @LuisHernandez-ds8iu
      @LuisHernandez-ds8iu Před 6 měsíci

      IMO know your numbers, find your niche and maybe try different equipment.

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci +3

      I take a hit most of the time myself being in Ga. Plenty of freight but also plenty of trucks willing to take it cheap. I just do the best I can do to get in that money market 🙌

    • @phillipchavez3705
      @phillipchavez3705 Před 6 měsíci

      10 4 thank you guys

  • @Troy-zu3gn
    @Troy-zu3gn Před 6 měsíci +3

    What is this new law that will pass on March 11th has to do with lease operators & owner operators leased to carrier's peace

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci

      I’m digging. Video soon to come! It’s a disgrace and against our democracy! It’s attacking our freedoms!!

    • @Troy-zu3gn
      @Troy-zu3gn Před 6 měsíci

      I think it's more towards lease purchase drivers saying that they cannot be treated like employees it might stop lease purchase all together

    • @Troy-zu3gn
      @Troy-zu3gn Před 6 měsíci

      Hey can you tell me what rawze tought you first about Cummins engine I just downloaded his book they say if you follow it you'll be ok maintaining your engine

  • @markgiles5426
    @markgiles5426 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Brother good advice. I hope one day trucking goes back to o/o. These corporations are bleeding us dry. Buy a truck work for yourself, it’s hard and risky but much more rewarding. Especially for drivers and their families. Instead of a 1.5 million dollar salary to a big wig at major carriers. How about a video on drivers with paid off equipment and keeping big brother out of your pocket?????🇺🇸

  • @teresachapman1130
    @teresachapman1130 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Does it apply for dump truck?? That is what I'm doing now and local

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I have no idea. I don’t know anything about dump truckin 😎

    • @teresachapman1130
      @teresachapman1130 Před 6 měsíci

      @@MakeCentsTrucking I guess I could check them out

  • @user-gb9ns2ww5f
    @user-gb9ns2ww5f Před 6 měsíci +1

    I didn't think owner operators were going to be able to lease on starting in march due to the new federal law pertaining to independent contractors, same as the AB 5 law in California? Am i misunderstanding this law

    • @tgentry4801
      @tgentry4801 Před 6 měsíci

      I think that's why they require you to already have a LLC.

    • @user-gb9ns2ww5f
      @user-gb9ns2ww5f Před 6 měsíci

      @@tgentry4801 I'm wondering though that even if you have an llc and don't meet their criteria if it's still not enough. Being that, say you have llc but you only provide service to one carrier. Are they still going to consider you to be an employee 🤔

    • @tgentry4801
      @tgentry4801 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @user-gb9ns2ww5f
      I'm pretty sure the 1099 company driver has always been illegal. They've just gotten away with it. For the lease operators I'm not sure. I'm sure the big carriers will find a work around.

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Not sure. I’m a get paid kinda guy. I don’t know the laws but best I gather it’s a sole proprietorship thing they want to do away with. Easy fix is create a LLC to run under which is an easy fix. 10 min and you’ll have one on Legal zoom 👊

    • @zday407
      @zday407 Před 6 měsíci +1

      No one enforces the rules or laws that’s why the business is so bad now.

  • @walidelakwah5051
    @walidelakwah5051 Před 3 měsíci

    It's very noisy around

  • @atarijones5056
    @atarijones5056 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I just got rid of my truck because I didn't see where me Making enough because of the maintenance on a 2018 kenworth t680. Right now your best bet is to lease or lease purchase a truck because if you can't afford a new truck that doesn't need alot of maintenance just lease purchase a new truck from a small carrier with new brakes and new tires, after you pay for the truck the money is your you don't have to pay for anything else I'm quite certain I was making more profit leasing from a company and most companies have truck so getting another truck is easy you just have to be sneaky about when your quitting you need to not tell them and get a load home to take your stuff out the truck then just abandon the truck because they all steal your last pay check 😂😅

    • @ussenterp65
      @ussenterp65 Před 6 měsíci

      Best bet is not to get a truck at all

  • @BrantleyBlended
    @BrantleyBlended Před 6 měsíci +1

    I looked at Lone Mountain a few days ago. Their inventory is back to a couple hundred tractors but they are mostly automatic. No thanks.

  • @joaovictor0798
    @joaovictor0798 Před 6 měsíci +1

    hey man, I got my own Authority and truck, haven't found a broker that will work with me Authority 3m old, any advice?

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci

      Wow really? Uber, Ch Robinson, Coyote, TQL are the big boys and I run quite a bit with them, since day 1.
      Just stay a hot market.
      Have you tried them? As you get some age on MC, then move to the smaller mom and pop brokers.

    • @joaovictor0798
      @joaovictor0798 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @MakeCentsTrucking ohh yeah, I knew it was gonna be hard but not this hard, I'm also trying to get out of CT where I live so that doesn't help either

  • @user-cw7kq1ry4q
    @user-cw7kq1ry4q Před 4 měsíci

    Ha Otto owner operators it makes the cash itself some times

  • @truckerron
    @truckerron Před 6 měsíci +1

    AB5 LAW NATIONWIDE!!!??

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci

      Been digging! It’s a disgrace and an attack on our democracy !!!

  • @Jason000111mmw
    @Jason000111mmw Před 6 měsíci +2

    Why in the world would anyone want to be a o/o in today’s market and world. You live in a truck and make less money at the end of the year then a good local company job pays. I’m not knocking the folks doing o/o. I have thought of it myself. However the numbers just don’t add up. Trucking has to be the only career that people is happy spending more money than they make. Example a truck makes $250,000 a year expenses $150,000 a year. You walk away with $100,000. Sounds great until you realize you spent 150,000 to make 100,000. I could be wrong, but my math would indicate that’s an upside down business.

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Have you ever done it? How long? Was it a lease or did you own it?
      Just curious because so many have theories with no personal experience them self.
      I on the other hand have been a OO since 2013 and wouldn’t change a thing. Wish I would have started it sooner 😎

    • @Jason000111mmw
      @Jason000111mmw Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@MakeCentsTrucking no I have never done it. I have plenty of buddies who are o/o and most of them are never home and the others who are home every day tell me to stay where I’m at and don’t deal with the headache. I’m local home every day off weekends and make more then most of them. I understand that a lot of factors can change the numbers. However all that I talk with the numbers are different but the common factor is that they all spend way more then they make.

    • @Darkeiser.7
      @Darkeiser.7 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@Jason000111mmw who do you work for? Sounds nice being home like a regular job and make more than o/o

  • @VinnyV_01
    @VinnyV_01 Před 6 měsíci +1

    You running both trucks?

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci +2

      No just the w9. Pete will be in the spring

    • @VinnyV_01
      @VinnyV_01 Před 6 měsíci

      I keep looking at the inventory at that dealership. I want to make the leap soon but the economy is pretty rough. All I hear is how about are the low rates. I am planning to go to Landstar as soon as possible.@@MakeCentsTrucking

  • @detreknash4505
    @detreknash4505 Před 6 měsíci +2

    HOW YOU LIKE THE TRUCK?

  • @donnussel6263
    @donnussel6263 Před 4 měsíci

    i dont drive for 65 percent and a over piced truck

  • @stevenwilbanks2865
    @stevenwilbanks2865 Před 6 měsíci +3

    How to saturate the industry more: teach people how to replace you for cheaper.

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Lmao really? No no no, the easiest way to do that is our govt loan program to immigrants but… this video isn’t for them.

  • @swann9306
    @swann9306 Před 6 měsíci

    @makecents
    Have you mentored any start-ups? If you have, let me know. If you haven't, let me know. 😂

  • @roberttaira6943
    @roberttaira6943 Před 6 měsíci +1

    You need to research better for your videos. Your info about Lone Mountain is wrong.

  • @jameshercey
    @jameshercey Před měsícem

    Your gear shift is illegal

  • @kellyyowell6613
    @kellyyowell6613 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Why, do you want to be a owner operator in today's world, that's stupid, I wouldn't fo it , with fuel insurance, break downs low Freight , it's not worth it , maybe 35 years ago, not now!

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci +6

      These comments kill me lol ok it’s not for everyone 🤷‍♂️ I’m putting down $25k this month but ok 👌

  • @chickmagnet225713
    @chickmagnet225713 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Caution some of the content before watched is terrible advice from a good guy.
    Why go to lone Mountain when you can go to pride truck sales for less and get a better fleet owned truck.
    Everyone always says start your Own Authorty. Do you realize how expensive having a Authorty actually is. Not just the start uo cost but everything. Hard pass
    Why would anyone drive a international for any reason regardless of the engine. Cummins no thanks but its better than a paccar

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci

      Hey, go where ever. There’s better options than leasing on a lease purchase vs big mega fleets. Lone Mt. is the only one I know of. I have no info on Pride.

  • @JoseSanchez-hw2dw
    @JoseSanchez-hw2dw Před 6 měsíci

    Worst time to became Owner Operator

  • @shapegifter1637
    @shapegifter1637 Před 3 měsíci

    Lone montaine their truck to expensive

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 3 měsíci

      Yes, you can find same trucks cheaper but unless you’ve got good credit. Good luck finding a loan for it.

  • @ivanaslan24
    @ivanaslan24 Před 6 měsíci

    Ride this year out, you are not going to make much money as an oo

  • @brianhoppenrath8379
    @brianhoppenrath8379 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hope you have your own authority, text book distracted driving

  • @JoshsTruckingadventures
    @JoshsTruckingadventures Před 6 měsíci +3

    Or better yet. Buy a cash truck for ten and now you keep profits. People need to stop telling new drivers to go in debt to get into business

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci

      Payments or maintenance, pick your poison

    • @JoshsTruckingadventures
      @JoshsTruckingadventures Před 6 měsíci

      @@MakeCentsTrucking that’s not true at all. You’re going to have maintenance on any truck. If you set up your business correctly you’d put away money for maintenance anyways. You’ll have more profit to deal with maintenance definitely if you do preventative to begin with. And people definitely shouldn’t start with a classic truck either. It makes no sense to. Not with fuel costs and rates.

    • @zday407
      @zday407 Před 6 měsíci +2

      I’ve done it both ways multiple times and I definitely think you will do best buying a fixer upper truck if you know a little bit about trucks and what to buy.

    • @JoshsTruckingadventures
      @JoshsTruckingadventures Před 6 měsíci

      @@zday407 not saying you can’t the other way but if you’re starting brand new you should add that stress and risk of truck payments.

  • @christinajackson4519
    @christinajackson4519 Před 4 měsíci +1

    all your talking about is how to get a truck like are you going to tell us how to become a owner operator ?

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 3 měsíci

      That’s the main part of becoming an OO lmao 🤷‍♂️

  • @marquis7902
    @marquis7902 Před 6 měsíci

    Why the F**k are people spending 14 - 60 thousand gahhdamn dollars 💵 on trucks ?? All the blood sweat and tears n years it took to save all of that and you go broke to be an O/O?

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 6 měsíci +3

      Some folks aren’t meant to not be worker bees 🤷‍♂️
      Meanwhile this month, I’m putting down $25k in revenues! Keep thinking what you think and I’ll keep banking what I bank 👊

    • @marquis7902
      @marquis7902 Před 6 měsíci

      @@MakeCentsTruckingyou responded back to me as if i was talking sh*t … when people read text it really can be deceiving… but im not thinking anything im speaking what i know and that is if i wanted to become an O/O i just couldn’t see myself saving 60k in 4 years are more just to splurge and dump my bank account on a truck 🤷🏽‍♂️ because the goal is to get back home n come off this here road not to work round the clock even harder to keep that quote on quote 25k revenue… but when that truck breaks down and things slow down that 25k revenue will be spent on either your truck or your lifestyle 🤷🏽‍♂️ its just a gamble you take but hey to each his own.

  • @Vone-pz3id
    @Vone-pz3id Před 4 měsíci

    DONT BECOME AN OWNER OPERATOR

  • @thejoelguy1
    @thejoelguy1 Před 5 měsíci

    This is dumb all their trucks are automatics no wonder you need so much money for maintenance.

    • @MakeCentsTrucking
      @MakeCentsTrucking  Před 5 měsíci +1

      I don’t have or drive auto shifts 🤷‍♂️ should have watched video